Category Archives: Misc

Opportunity.We all hear it knocking.  I’m not sure that it only knocks once because sometimes it gets really loud.  I’m not always good at answering the door.  How often do I ignore the knocking and later regret being unable or … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago we had record winds here in Minnesota.  That Saturday we paddled the Minnehaha Creek, thinking it would probably be our last chance this season.  What we didn’t think about was the amount of debris that would be … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful night for a walk.  About sixty five wolf enthusiasts showed up to Nordic Walk for Wolves, our benefit for the International Wolf Center.  The moon was rising and the trail was in great condition.  We set … Continue reading →

The days of early dawn are behind us for another year and my morning walks are now in darkness. I do not like walking in the dark. Even with a headlight it’s difficult to see the trail and in order … Continue reading →

There were 10 Nordic Walkers that gathered at Lake Calhoun this morning for the 5K walk around the lake.  It was a beautiful morning, fall is in full color here in the Twin Cities and it’s warmer than normal.  Walking … Continue reading →

The International Nordic Walking Association is celebrating their 1oth year on 10/10/10 and invites everyone to Nordic Walk somewhere on World Nordic Walking day.  Walks are being held all over the world including here in Minnesota.   At this time, Great Lakes Nordic … Continue reading →

First it was the City of Lakes Loppet, 11K on trail, followed by my morning walks and CE classes almost every day. One week later it was the Birkie Trek and Trail Run, 21K on trail, followed by more CE … Continue reading →

Birkie Trek, a half marathon Nordic Walk on the Birkebeiner Trail in Hayward Wisconsin. The ingredients: forests in full fall color, a wide trail that goes up and down the hills forever, 800 trail enthusiasts ready to conquer the distance, … Continue reading →